The death of 33 year old Ukrainian poet Maksym Kryvtsov on the Ukrainian frontline last month is yet another reminder of the senseless destruction and devastation russia is wreaking on the Ukrainian people.  It follows the killing of writer Victoria Amelina from a cruise missile attack on a pizza shop in Kramatorsk last year; the probable torture and murder of … [Read more...]

The AFUO welcomes Dr Rudi Myhovych, neurologist and president of the Christian Medical Association of Ukraine (CMAU), to Australia! Rudi will be holding meetings with the community, the AFUO Medical Aid Committee, government, medical companies, hospitals and the media to discuss how Australia can help Ukraine address its ongoing, critical medical … [Read more...]

Last year on Ukrainian Independence Day on 24 August, people around the world formed human chains as part of #TheFreeWorldGathering, a global initiative of the Ukrainian Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Thank you to our communities in Sydney, Melbourne and Canberra for joining this initiative!  Our Australian-Ukrainian community was joined by thousands from … [Read more...]

The AFUO would like to congratulate Ukrainian community member, Ivan Slavich, who has been appointed a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in the Australia Day 2024 Honours List. Ivan received his award for significant service to business, and to the community through governance and philanthropic endeavours. He has held senior roles within the energy and … [Read more...]

Good luck Dayana Yastremska, the powerhouse Ukrainian tennis player who is the first qualifier to reach the Australian Open semi-finals in 46 years! Dayana’s eight straight match wins have been thrilling and heart-stopping. We hope Dayana can continue her winning streak tonight! You can watch the game on Channel 9 tonight after 7pm. Congratulations to the seven … [Read more...]